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Wednesday 19 January 2022

Badger visit

As I was getting ready for bed last night the security light outside my window came on. It was placed there to tell me if any animals were in the garden. I grabbed my camera and quickly set it up for night photography switched the light off and drew the curtains and this is what I saw. I expected it to dash off but to my surprise it just carried on sniffing around.
It did glance up at me so it knew I was there. It spent about 10 minutes munching some biscuits that I had left, had a drink of water and ambled off.

The photo's could be better but because of the angle shooting through double glazing I could not get the images sharp but I am pleased with the result. I shall be ready for it tonight.
 

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20 comments:

  1. Ken.20 January 2022 at 09:11

    What a visitor Mike. You did well getting some shots of it. Well done.

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    1. Mike Attwood20 January 2022 at 23:10

      Hello Ken, Not seen much of you lately, keeping well I hope. My age limits my movement so I do what I can in my garden. I get some lovely animals drop in for supper. Stay well.
      Mike.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,20 January 2022 at 11:51

    The pictures are a bonus, Mike. The real joy is in having this delightful animal visit your garden - The Attwood Fox and Badger Centre! You must be thrilled that these creatures feel so confident around you. All the best, David

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    1. Mike Attwood20 January 2022 at 23:22

      Hi David, I am delighted that animals call for supper and lots of people in my village love it too. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. Richard Pegler20 January 2022 at 14:52

    I'm dilighted to hear that you are still being visited by a Badger, Mike. That's a cunning use of a security light, and it's good to know it that does not upset the wildlife.

    I'd be interested to know what sort of biscuits you are putting down for the Foxes and Badgers. If I put down cat bisuits, they soon get scoffed - by cats!

    Take good care and stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood20 January 2022 at 23:32

      Hi Richard, The animals have got used to the lights and don't take any notice of them. I put down a variety of dog bicuits and as a treat a few grapes which they all seem to like. Bonio treats are a good one. the cats here leave them alone.
      Mike.

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  4. Breathtaking20 January 2022 at 20:10

    Hello Mike,:=) Richards comment made me smile, because, the biscuits Paula has been putting down for foxes, we discovered are being eaten by a stray black cat.:=) You are so lucky that your visitors are not cats, but these beautiful badgers, and they don't seem to mind you watching them, you are forming a bond that is very special.
    All the best, and take care.

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    1. Mike Attwood20 January 2022 at 23:40

      Hello Sonjia, A fox has a much bigger jaw than a cat so put down a tough biscuit one that is not easily chewed. My neighbour has cats and they stay away. Good luck.
      Mike.

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  5. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla21 January 2022 at 17:17

    Preciosas imágenes de tu vecino el señor tejón, son magníficas. Mike, un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.

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  6. Mike Attwood22 January 2022 at 00:30

    Thankyou German, I cannot translate but I am sure it is a polite and rewarding comment. Stay safe.
    Mike.

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    1. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek23 January 2022 at 06:28

      Here is the translation for Mike

      Beautiful images of your neighbor Mr. Badger, they are magnificent. Mike, a big hug from the north of Spain.

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    2. Mike Attwood23 January 2022 at 23:13

      Thankyou Frank for those few kind words.

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  7. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek23 January 2022 at 06:25

    Hi Mike
    now the double load of cookies needs to be scattered... junior and the badger come at the same time for dinner it's getting tight... hope you're ready for this moment...
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood23 January 2022 at 23:11

      That is something to look forward to Frank. I scatter the food a little so that they are not treading on one anothers toes. I will just have to keep my fingers crossed on that one. Take care.
      Mike.

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  8. Ana Mínguez Corella23 January 2022 at 10:38

    Beautiful photos Mike

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    1. Mike Attwood23 January 2022 at 23:16

      Thankyou Ana, I am glad you enjoy them as much as enjoy taking them. Take care.
      Mike.

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  9. Ernesto Villodas23 January 2022 at 16:54

    Vaya vecinos más interesantes tienes, Mike. Saludos

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    1. Mike Attwood23 January 2022 at 23:25

      Many people have neighbours like mine, they just don't know about them. Take care Erni.
      Mike.

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  10. Phil Slade26 January 2022 at 10:32

    You must be chuffed Mike. How wonderful to have badgers in your garden. Best keep it fairly quiet though!

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    1. Mike Attwood28 January 2022 at 23:52

      Hi Phil, I am more than chuffed, I am over the moon. They are so used to me they no longer run away they just sit and look at me. Take care.
      Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.